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Truth. Treaties. Voice.

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Dec 17 · by

Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba and Mary

Abbey Sim reflects on the women in Jesus' genealogy bearing witness to mercy.

Dec 16 · by

Seeking New Paths of Justice

Rev Cyrus Kung reflects on the good news of Jesus that teaches us to walk new paths in humility and in truth.

Dec 15 · by

Water, Fire and Humility

Evelyn and Bob McDonald reflect on the kingdom of the living God where faith, hope, love, truth and justice flow.

Dec 14 · by

What We Will Say Then

Phil Walker-Harding invites us to consider a hopeful future in the midst of an uncertain and messy present.

Dec 13 · by

Life Breaking In

Rev Mike Paget reflects on our journey together to see God’s justice breaking in and flowing through us.

Dec 12 · by

Here Am I, the Servant of the Lord

Pastor Sam McDonell reflects on surrendering to God’s call to be disciples who let justice flow through our lives.

Dec 11 · by

Those Who Wait for the Lord Shall Renew Their Strength

Tobias Beckmann writes an open letter to his daughter, reflecting on the words of Isaiah and joining in on the work of the great Holy One.

Dec 10 · by

The Hope of Comfort

Rev Dr Megan Powell du Toit reflects on the refreshing, restoring and comforting justice that Jesus brings.

Dec 10 · by

Day 16: Where all are Safe.

Gershon Nimbalker shares his vision for households, churches and our nation to be safe, where relationships reflect the love and wholeness God intends for them.

Dec 09 · by Sally Shaw

Shout for Joy to the Lord

Sally Shaw invites us to join with all creation to sing jubilant praises to our Creator.

Dec 09 · by

Day 15: We Have More to Offer.

Social worker and educator, Carolyn Cousins, explores how to be a safe church for women to disclose their abuse and how churches can model healthy relationships as a form of prevention of coercive control.

Dec 08 · by

A Ribbon River of Justice

Artist Safina Stewart paints an abundant vision of truth and flourishing, where remarkable change is brought about through Jesus-shaped justice.

Dec 08 · by

Day 14: The Non-linear Journey of Recovery

Naomi Escott, from Banksia Women shares how their acts as Jesus’ hands and feet, providing agency, love, and support without expectation to women who have experienced coercive control.

Dec 07 · by Patricia Courtenay

God the Creator, God of Justice

Aunty Rev Patricia Courtenay reflects on the healing justice of God and the hope we have in walking with Jesus.

Dec 07 · by

Day 13: Healing From Coercive Control

Debbie spent 25 years in a marriage, that to her surprise, she now understands to be coercive control. Her decision to leave her marriage was not an easy one, but one that helped her on her way towards healing.

Dec 06 · by

Promise of Peace

Naomi Fraser reflects on God’s promise of shalom and flourishing for all.